Cats can sometimes find themselves having to adapt to life on three legs. The loss of a limb can affect normal feline behaviour and activity. Although cats usually find a way to adapt and live a happy life, the adaptation process can be aggravated by the distress of the incident or illness which resulted in amputation.
There is a wonderful Facebook group called (cats with paralysis and mobility challenges.)
Some cats are born deaf, but many cats lose their hearing gradually as they age. Sudden loss of hearing is normally the result of illness or injury and may be temporary or permanent.
There is a wonderful Facebook group called (Deaf White Cats (DWC)
Feline cerebellar hypoplasia, also known as wobbly cat syndrome, is a neurological disorder that occurs when the cerebellum of the brain does not properly develop in the womb. It is congenital, so it only affects cats that are born with it—it cannot be contracted or developed later in life.
The disorder affects cats’ coordination, balance, and fine motor skills, ranging from mild to severe. Fortunately, it is not a painful condition, nor is it contagious.
There is a wonderful Facebook group called Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH) Kitty Club
A cat’s ability to move around and perform daily activities depends on the ability of its brain, spine, nerves and muscles to coordinate in tandem. This complex communication system involves nerves in the brain sending messages about the outer environment to the body, and the body sending messages to the brain regarding what it is experiencing in the environment. These messages are transmitted through nerves in the spinal cord, which is embedded in the vertebral, or spinal, column. Together, the nerves in the brain and spinal cord make up the body's central nervous system. Trauma to any part of the nerve pathway can result in miscommunication or a complete lack of communication with the brain or body, and an inability to coordinate the body's movements.
From my experience caring for a paralysed cat, I can tell you it's not easy. But it is the most rewarding thing I have ever done. Badem is my third paralysed cat. But his the only one who survived without any interference from anyone else.
You learn from experience and the past.
Badem needs expressing two times a day along with expressing his large intestine to help him defecate. Even tho it's only urinating that's the issue. Together we worked out a routine where we do both at breakfast and dinner.
He will need this care for as long as he lives. Some days I can't stop myself from getting upset over the cleaning that's involved. The constant washing of floors and bedding. The majority of paralysed cats' legs go back. This means they can wear nappies and this also protects the skin on their legs. But sadly for badam, his legs come forward. And he gets sores from the rubbing. We have tried bandages, Wheels, and baby trousers, but unfortunately, they all come off because badam is your typical monkey cat and loves to climb. His 3 years old now. And we have had many ups and downs. But we have a great routine when it goes right.
All I can say is never give up. Give you and your feline time to adjust. Build a routine around your life. Make it as easy as possible. And please don't forget you can reach out to people who are in the same position as you.
There is a wonderful Facebook group called (cats with paralysis and mobility challenges.)
If your cat suddenly becomes blind, she will require extra care, but it is likely that she will continue to live a long and happy life. Just as humans adjust to the onset of blindness, so do cats; and they learn to rely on their other senses.
Blind cats Loss of sight is often very gradual and often owners don’t realise how bad a cat’s eyesight has become until it is identified at a regular veterinary examination. Blind cats usually adapt very well to the loss of sight, compensating by using their other senses more. Some cats are born with no or limited vision and compensate from birth. What causes blindness? Depending on the cause, blindness can be partial or complete and can be reversible or permanent. Some of the most common causes of blindness include: • dry eye, as a consequence of feline herpesvirus or an eye injury • high blood pressure resulting in detachment of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue that lines the inner surface of the eye – often caused by an overactive thyroid gland or kidney disease. Blindness in this case is often very sudden in onset, though if veterinary advice is sought immediately, it can sometimes be reversed • injury • glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye – as a consequence of an injury, tumour or inherited disease
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